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These are now an endangered species, this migratory bird summers in the Russian Arctic Tundra, & winters in Eastern Europe where increased hunting, & changes in farming has had a severe impact. :o(

Their numbers have fallen by over 50% in the last 10 years, a recent survey indicates there are a mere 34,000 of them left !! Harassment, & starvation means that less survive the journey back to their breeding grounds in Russia. :o(

Click here to learn more of this colourful Goose. :o)